Africa Rise And Shine Book Launch In New York

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia recently launched his book, Africa Rise and Shine in New York. This prestigious event happened on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and had foreign dignitaries and private sector captains of industry in attendance.

Earlier, Africa Rise and Shine was unveiled in Lagos at Eko Hotel and Suites on September 17, 2018. The event had Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON (SAN), other government functionaries, traditional rulers and private sector stakeholders present.

Africa Rise and Shine is available for pre-order online at Amazon and in-store at Laterna Books and Roving Heights.

See photo excerpts from the book launch in New York below:

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Businessman and author Jim Ovia (R) greets guests at a discussion of his book, Africa Rise And Shine: How A Nigerian Entrepreneur From Humble Beginnings Grew A Business To $16 Billion, at The Harvard Club on September 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Zenith Bank Chairman Jim Ovia)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Businessman and author Jim Ovia speaks at a discussion of his book, Africa Rise And Shine: How A Nigerian Entrepreneur From Humble Beginnings Grew A Business To $16 Billion, at The Harvard Club on September 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Zenith Bank Chairman Jim Ovia)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Businessman and author Jim Ovia speaks at a discussion of his book, Africa Rise And Shine: How A Nigerian Entrepreneur From Humble Beginnings Grew A Business To $16 Billion, at The Harvard Club on September 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Zenith Bank Chairman Jim Ovia)NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Businessman and author Jim Ovia (L) and journalist Zeinab Badawi speak during a discussion of his book, Africa Rise And Shine: How A Nigerian Entrepreneur From Humble Beginnings Grew A Business To $16 Billion, at The Harvard Club on September 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)